Wentling Announces $45,000 Grant for Digital Literacy Program

Aug. 17, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced a $45,000 grant has been awarded to the West Central Workforce Development Board to support its digital literacy program. The program is made up of eight-week, in-person cohorts with at least 40 individuals with low levels of digital literacy. The project aims to improve their technology skills, especially career-search skills.

Borowicz Responds to Flemington Bridge Not Being Fully Opened on Schedule

Aug. 17, 2023 /

LOCK HAVEN – Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Union) issued the following response upon the news this morning that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will not be reopening one lane of the Flemington Bridge before Central Mountain High School resumes classes Wednesday, Aug. 30:

Gleim to Host Senior Expo Aug. 31 in Newville

Aug. 16, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) is hosting a Senior Expo on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 9-11 a.m. at the Big Spring Senior Center, 91 Doubling Gap Road in Newville.

Constitution Classes Coming to Shamokin, Stehr Says

Aug. 15, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) is teaming up with the Northumberland County Council for the Arts and Humanities to sponsor a six-week course about the U.S. Constitution.

Tourism: Keystone to a Prosperous Tomorrow

Aug. 15, 2023 /

Pennsylvania is contending with ongoing outmigration and falling population as residents leave the Commonwealth in search of new opportunities for their families. With our total population loss ranking as the fourth highest in the nation, the loss of residents, their talent and their resources has been detrimental to our state economy, finances and culture. Between 2019-20, the Commonwealth experienced a $1.2 billion economic loss due to outmigration alone.

Maloney Announces Major Downtown Traffic Improvement

Aug. 15, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) today announced that his request to help mitigate the tractor-trailer traffic through downtown Boyertown has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

Delozier to Host Car Seat Safety Check

Aug. 15, 2023 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) will host a car seat safety check on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 4-7 p.m., at Platinum Preowned, located at 6039 Carlisle Pike in Mechanicsburg.

O’Neal Hosts Event to Help Vehicle Owners Replace Illegible License Plates

Aug. 14, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today reminded vehicle owners that if their license plates are difficult to read, replacement plates are available for free. To help facilitate the process to turn in the illegible plate for a new one, O’Neal is teaming up with the Washington County Sheriff’s office for an event on Thursday, Aug. 24, at Wild Things Park.

Fink to Host 94th District Shredding Event

Aug. 14, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) invites residents of the 94th Legislative District to participate in a free document shredding event on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 9-11 a.m. in the parking lot of Fink’s district office, located at 100 Redco Ave. in Red Lion.

Causer to Host Senior Citizens Expo in Kane

Aug. 14, 2023 /

KANE – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will once again host his annual Senior Citizens Expo in Kane to provide area seniors and their family members and caregivers convenient access to a wide range of information in one convenient location.